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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here.
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SHAWL:
Worked back and forth on circular needle to make room for all the sts. Cast on 3 sts on circular needle size 9 mm / US 13 with Verdi and K 1 row.
Then work in GARTER ST - see explanation above, as follows:
ROW 1: K 1, 1 loose YO, K all sts.
ROW 2: K all sts and YO.
Then repeat 1st and 2nd row until there are approx. 130 sts on needle.
Then bind off as follows to make an elastic edge: * bind off 2 sts, make a YO and loosely bind off YO *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Fasten off.

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All patterns are carefully reviewed, but we must make reservation for possible mistakes. All patterns are translated from Norwegian and you can always check the original pattern for measurements and calculations.

Could we know approximate weight of this chale? I have some Verdi left over ( after making my big sweater which is gorgeous ) and would like to know if it would be enough... 350 g that is given in the description is the weight of the whole pelote .. which would make a few chales like this one..

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